The art of the piano : its performers, literature, and recordings / David Dubal.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dubal, David.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Music--Bio-bibliography.

Music.

Pianists.

Piano--Performance.

Piano.

Piano music.

Piano music, Arranged.

Genre:

Bio-bibliography.

Piano music.

Piano music, Arranged.

Biographies.

Bibliographies.

Physical Description:

xxi, 693 pages : portraits, facsimiles ; 23 cm + 1 audio disc (78:25 min. ; 4 3/4 in.)

Edition:

Third edition.

Place of Publication:

Pompton Plains, NJ : Amadeus Press, 2004.

Summary:

This is the only complete and up-to-date book profiling every major pianist (thousands) and their essential repertoire and recordings. This third edition is completely revised (second edition: 1995 Harvest Books, ISBN# 0-15-600019-9), with hundreds more entries and updated information about existing entries. The book contains a CD for the first time featuring rare performances. "For all those interested in the piano, this book will provide great insight and knowledge. It must be read by everyone who loves the instrument." - Vladimir Horowitz "The Art of the Piano is the best companion a piano aficionado could ask for." - Baltimore Sun

Contents:

The pianists

The piano literature : with lists of exceptional recordings

Addendum to the piano literature.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 685-688) and index.

"Revised and expanded edition." -- p. [1] of cover.

The compact disc contains 31 recordings made between 1910 and 1996 organized by birthdate of the pianists. Includes some recordings never before released, and some released for the first time on compact disc.

ISBN:

1574670883

OCLC:

53331642